Tours & Activities in Rila Monastery

Explore Bulgaria's UNESCO World Heritage on a tour from Sofia. Visit the Rila Monastery and get breathtaking views of the mountains then explore the frescoes at the Boyana Church (if option selected)

You will not regret choosing Bulgaria as a destination and we will prove that to you by introducing you to our hospitable people and showing you our beautiful nooks all around the country.

Very unique experience to stay overnight in Rila Monastery and touch the spiritual life of this sacred place!

Mountains, Lakes, Monastery, Fresh air, Stunning views - all in one day! Escape from Sofia for a few hours to meet the highlights of Rila National park.

Explore the sights of Bulgaria and Greece on a 5-day bus tour from Sofia to Thessaloniki. Enjoy city sightseeing tours, 4-star accommodation, breakfast daily and free time to explore on your own.

This GPS and Audio/Video guided tour will bring you from Sofia, the Mining Museum to the Rila Monastery and the Stob pyramids to finish with a relaxed visit to the old city of Blagoevgrad.

Catch a convenient roundtrip transfer from Bansko to Rila Monastery. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site on your own with a smartphone audio guide.

Make your journey from Skopje to Sofia into a sightseeing tour with a stop at Rila Monastery. Enjoy views of the stunning mountains, valleys, and villages, and visit a historical and colorful monastery.

Discover two Unesco World Heritage Sites - Rila Monastry and Boyana Church in an eco-friedly way. Join our unique tour with our electric vehicles and first class tour guides!

Experience Rila monastery with a local guide. This is the holiest place in Bulgaria and one of our UNESCO sites. It is located in the Rila Mountains, the highest mountain in the Balkans.

This is truly a spectacular, luxury day tour, visiting some of the "must see" UNESCO Heritage sites in Bulgaria - Boyana Church and Rila Monastery! ***Ultra-fast 1Gbps Wi-Fi included***

Enter the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Rila Monastery in Bulgaria for a guided tour. Learn about the story of the saint who founded this spiritual site and stroll through the charming churchyard.

Cultural tour with a visit to the largest monastery in Bulgaria and one of the most beautiful churches with frescoes from the 11th century.

Explore one UNESCO world heritage site - the largest monastery complex in Bulgaria - Rila Monastery. Learn more with a ‘smart’ audio guide and choose your own pace. Have lunch as a local.

Wonderful walk in Rila National Park with a visit to one of the most popular monasteries in the country.

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Bulgaria with a captivating journey to two of its most cherished UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church.

Embark on an amazing private day trip from Sofia. Enjoy a thrilling rafting experience at the Struma River. Explore the beautiful Rila Monastery, Bulgaria's most visited UNESCO heritage site.

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Explore Rila Monastery at your own pace and familiarize yourself with its museums through an audio guide. Use your phone to learn unique facts about the history of this Bulgarian landmark.

Visit Rila Monastery, the sanctuary of Balkan culture, religion, and spirit in Rila National Park. Head to Sapareva Banya to take some time and relax at the thermal baths and spa.

Explore the highlights of southwest Bulgaria in just one day with your experienced guide. Visit Rila Monastery and spend time in the town of Melnik.

Venture outside of Sofia and experience two amazing places in one day. You will begin with the Rila Lakes, atop Rila Mountain, before then discovering the UNESCO heritage listed Rila Monastery.

Explore Bulgaria's UNESCO World Heritage on a tour from Sofia. Visit the Rila Monastery and get breathtaking views of the mountains then explore the frescoes at the Boyana Church (if option selected).

Discover 2 UNESCO World Heritage Listed religious sites on a day trip from Sofia. Choose to have a guided tour or explore the Rila Monastery on your own before admiring the frescoes of Boyana Church.

Admire rural Bulgaria en route to the Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems, on a day trip from Sofia. Visit the cave of St Ivan of Rila, one of Bulgaria's most sacred places.

Explore the most famous natural and cultural sites of Bulgaria on a self-guided trip to the 7 Rila Lakes and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rila Monastery in Rila National Park.

Combine the best of history and nature with this day trip from Sofia to the the Rila Monastery and the holy cave of Saint John. Choose from a self-guided option or an option with a local guide.

Combine a visit to Rila Monastery with a trek through the natural wonders of the Rila Mountains. Enjoy a hike of the 7 Rila Lakes of the Panichishte region, before exploring one of the most important Orthodox monasteries in Bulgaria.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery and enjoy the Bulgarian cultural capital of Plovdiv on a self-guided day trip from Sofia with roundtrip transportation and a local host.

Explore the iconic UFO-like abandoned building atop the Buzludzha mountain and the lovely Rose Valley on this exciting day trip from Sofia.